Routledge Democratic Citizenship Education in Non-Western Contexts

This Routledge book examines theorizing citizenship education research in non-Western societies that have undergone democratic development following authoritarianism and colonialism. Despite extensive studies on citizenship and citizenship education globally, limited theorisation exists for non-Western contexts and significant questions remain about applying Western theoretical frameworks to these regions. The volume addresses these gaps through empirical case studies exploring citizenship conceptions, practices, and education across South and West Africa and Latin America. It provides essential insights for scholars, educators and policymakers seeking to understand how democratic citizenship develops and is taught in post-authoritarian societies, offering alternative theoretical perspectives that move beyond Western-centric models. Ideal for academic research, teacher training programmes and policy development in comparative education.